20 articles in this category.
Master the art of cooking delicious meals in the wilderness with minimal gear. Everything you need to know about fuel, food prep, and cleanup when there's no kitchen in sight.
Learn bear behavior and proven safety strategies to camp confidently in bear country. Understand prevention, deterrents, and response tactics that keep you safe.
Prepare your dog for camping with essential gear, training tips, and safety protocols. Make your trail adventures safe and fun for your best friend.
Bring your dog camping safely and happily. Essential gear, campsite selection, safety tips, and etiquette for dog-friendly outdoor adventures you'll both enjoy.
Your essential guide to car camping without the overwhelm. Pack smart, plan ahead, and enjoy your first trip confidently with this comprehensive checklist.
Master campfire building with our complete guide. Learn tinder, kindling, fuel techniques, safety tips, and three proven methods for any camping situation.
Learn campfire cooking techniques, tools, and recipes. Master fire management, grate setup, Dutch oven cooking, and techniques like direct grilling, skillet cooking, and foil packets.
Comprehensive water filtration guide covering squeeze filters, pump filters, gravity filters, UV treatment, chemical tablets, boiling, and emergency techniques for safe backcountry water.
Complete bear bag hanging guide with step-by-step PCT counterbalance method, tree selection criteria, basic hang technique, and alternatives like bear canisters and bear lockers.
Master proven techniques to keep your camping food fresh and cool without relying on ice. Learn passive cooling, insulation strategies, and smart food planning.
Master the fundamentals of topographic maps. Learn contour lines, elevation, terrain features, and how to navigate confidently in the backcountry.
Learn the fundamentals of tarp shelter setup, from site selection to securing guy lines. Master the skills that keep you dry and protected anywhere.
Master rainy camping with detailed setup sequences, site selection, gear prep, and techniques to stay dry. Learn tarp setup, footprints, fly tensioning, and emergency procedures.
Techniques that work when everything is soaked.
Master winter camping warmth with proven strategies for layering, sleep systems, and heat retention. Stay comfortable even in freezing temperatures with expert tips.
Learn the 7 Leave No Trace principles that keep wild places pristine for generations. Essential practices for responsible camping and protecting the wilderness.
Master the 7 Leave No Trace principles for outdoor ethics and minimum impact camping. Keep wild places wild for future generations with proven techniques.
Learn how to camp alone safely with preparation strategies, emergency protocols, and risk management. Build solo camping skills with confidence and independence.
Master winter camping with essential gear selection, layering strategies, and cold-weather safety protocols. Start your snow camping journey prepared and confident.